This research is an exciting step in the right direction. It opens doors to more questions, like how these findings might vary among different populations or how treatments can be tailored to alleviate these symptoms.
So, while hamsters are still going to squeak and spin on their wheels, their contribution to science, particularly in understanding long COVID, is turning out to be incredibly significant. Let’s keep an eye on how these findings could lead to better care and strategies for handling the long-term impacts of COVID-19.
In sum, the more we learn about COVID’s impact on our brain, the better equipped we’ll be to tackle its lingering effects, ensuring everyone gets back to being their best selves—human or hamster.